Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-12
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NATIONAL THEATER.-The forthcoming engage
ment OF Mr.. Wilson Barrett, the English TRACE
Interesting dramatic event OF the present theatr1
cal season. Mr.. Barrett came to this country
with London reputation as actor and manager
second TO none on the British stage, and his tour
OF the United States has been one Of singular suc-
| cess. He has won the warm approval OF the
ablest critics as well as OF the public In most of
| the leading cities, and comes to washington with
an assured position as an American favOr1te. Mr..
BarretJ's dramatic style is said to be notable for
direct, manly simplicity and quiet force. He
brings with him q celebrated English actress,
Miss Eastlake, and his own company from the
dian" on Monday evening THIS Is Roman play y
specially written for Mr.. Barrett. It was one OF
the greatest successes Of recent years In London.
written for Mr.. Barrett, and "Hamles" willbe pre-
sented, the engagement closing Saturday night
with triple bil. calculated to show MIR. Barretts
versatility, that gentleman appearing as the un-
happy young poet ChGtterton In tragic sketch OF
ana a II ss0ssr short
geant," third sketch, will also be given by Mt.
Barretts company. For the proper mounting of
eral car loads OF the magnificent scenery which
made his London successes almost as notable as
spectaees as they were dor dramatic strength and
10 INT are now on sale at the box ONCE OF the Ma
uonal theater.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-"Erminfen lfph
opera which has been performed at the New York
Casino, will be presented at Albaugh's next week
by Mr.. ArOnson's travelling company.
THE SToDDARD LECTURES.-Mr. John L. Stoddard
will begin at Congregational church on Feb. 81 a
series OF lectures, which he regards as altogether
written, the subjects being Napoleon Ill and the
Fan OF Paris" 'Queen Elizabeth" "Charles Dick
OF Russia, and egypt and the Nile" Course tick
cts will be placed on sale on Monday at Ellis.
LECTURE ON IsDIA-Rev. VIM. Butler, ID. D., au-
recolections OF the great sepoy rebellion In lee
ture at Foundry N. E church on Tuesday even
a.RRIs. RrIou THEArxR-Full houses have boon
the rule at the BJou this week, and next week an
other strong attraction comes. Domin1ck Murray
is an actor OF power and long experience, and his
play, Escaped from Sing Sing" Is q fayorfte
among lovers or the sensational.
Alberta the Barretta sisters the ceiling walkers
Weber and Fields, German comedians the Monde
scripts Miss Dolly Foster, and Gus Ill., club
| Swinger and tuggier, are among the performers
who VIII be at this house next week.
/ THE JAPANESE VILLAGE, enlarged and generally
| increased in attractiveness, Is drawing good
| crowds at the street rink afternoon and even
| Ing. Many school children are among the Wis
| ltoTs.
| THE AZTEC FAIR has had striking new feature
added this week in the ancient Jarabi dance OF the
Aexicans. There is good steady attendance at
the fair.
The ROMAN CARNIVAL AND MART Of the Union
veteran Corps, Old Guard Will open at Willard
Se ~ m1 SwG wssS m,an aanc
attend In force.
DIME MUsEUN.-At this popular resort next week
Gildays double comedy company win appear in
TWO roaring farces, "Collars and Guns" and "A
4 Piece OF Pte.s
| SUDDEN DEATH OF A LADY.-MrS Jane NJ Clark
wife OF T. Edw. Clark a wel-known citizen OF East
/ Washington, but Lately residing near Brghtwood
! came 10 the city with her husband yesterday TO
spead the day With her sister, Mrs. DR.. Charles 81
| Bowen, and while conycrsing with her, exclaimed
ION, Rosa, ana leaning back In her chair, expired
| MIS- Clark has suffered from heart disease for
| several years.
| No PRosEcur1oN--ln the Criminal Court, Judge
Macarthur, to-day Mr. II. f Davis, the assistant
attorney OF the District, entered nOlle pfOsequi
IN each OF the following cases: John Jacob Leib,
unlicensed Commercial agent; Carl Heitmuller,
profanity; p. Babbington, no.; Henry Coleman
obstructing street; G. N. oyster & Co., unlicensed
Produce dealers; J. G. Pearson q SON, do; Edward
Nash, violating building regulations; John II.
4 Wright, unlicensed bar; Henry Jones. unlicensed
4 broker; Caroline b. Burr1ll. unlicensed bar. F.
Truoer, selling on sunday; Marco Laurent, unli-
censed bar; Frederick seliinger, unlicensed junk
1 shop.
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